Thursday, April 25, 2024

Loxahatchee Groves

Groves Council OKs Resolution Against Minto West Plan

In a 3-0 vote, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council passed a resolution Tuesday opposing amendments proposed by the developers of Minto West to more than double the intensity of current development approvals for the former Callery-Judge Grove land. The Minto...

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary Spring Carnival

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School held its annual Spring Carnival & Silent Auction on Saturday, May 17. Attendees enjoyed food, vendors, bounce houses, games and a silent auction. There was music from the Seminole Ridge High School Jazz Ambassadors and...

LGWCD Scrutinizing Culvert Conditions

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors discussed the condition of culverts Monday, focusing on their ability to move water during storms. Supervisors are concerned that some of the culverts might not be able to function as well...

Groves Council Gives First OK To Manure Dumping Ordinance

In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the first reading of a stronger ordinance to control illegal dumping of animal waste in the town. The new ordinance is designed to replace an existing one that...

Anne Gannon Discusses Changes At The PBC Tax Collector’s Office

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon talked about new developments and changes at her office with members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association on Thursday, April 24. Gannon’s office sent out 687,000 property tax bills this year. “That represents...

Legislature Keeps Funding Intact For New PBSC Campus

The Florida legislature Monday reached agreement on its $77.1 billion budget that includes $6 million to begin work on the planned Palm Beach State College’s campus in Loxahatchee Groves. “It appears that the legislature has included $6 million for campus...

Community Of Hope Family Fun Day

Community of Hope Church hosted its inaugural “Sunday Family Fun Day” on Sunday, April 27. The event featured a classic car and bike show, bounce houses, vendors, crafters, a silent auction, food and more. All proceeds will support the...

LGWCD To Seek Bids For New Aquatic Weed Control Contractor

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors decided Monday to look for a new aquatic weed control contractor after hearing that the district’s current contractor’s performance has been unsatisfactory. District Administrator Stephen Yohe recommended not renewing the contract...

Groves Council Will Keep Management Firm Another Year

In a 4-1 decision Tuesday, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council retained Underwood Management Services Group for another year despite rumblings among some council members that they might want to seek a new firm, start hiring town employees or alter...

Lox Groves Finalizes Stricter Livestock Waste Ordinance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday approved the final reading of a livestock waste-hauling ordinance designed to curtail the large amounts of horse manure and bedding being dumped in the town. The ordinance was the latest in a long...

Lox Council Begins Town Management RFP Discussions

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council began discussions last week on putting out a request for proposals (RFP) for a new town management firm, leaving open the idea of keeping its existing firm. The contract for the town’s current firm, Underwood...

Good Earth Farm Offering Therapy Program

Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves is offering animal-assisted therapy for children and seniors this spring and summer on Mondays and Tuesdays, with specially trained coaches and mini horses. The farm offered the program last summer to a great response....

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GPL Tourney Brings Fun & Flair To Patagones Polo Club

The 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, was held Saturday, April 6 at...